Obituary of Robert D. Hamilton

Robert D. Hamilton Sr., 81, of Hubbard Road, Town of Rathbone, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from his home. Bob was born in the Town of Urbana, NY on June 25, 1932. He was the son of Franklin George and Ruth Catherine (McKenzie) Hamilton. A US Navy veteran, Bob served his country during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1956. On August 12, 1952, he and the former Betty J. Hurd were married in Buena Vista, NY. Betty survives. Bob worked as a mechanic at the former Westinghouse Electric plant in Bath and retired from there at which time it had become Phillips Lighting. A member of the Sovereign Grace Baptist Church in Addison, Bob loved his Lord Jesus Christ above all else and lived his life by true Christian values. He was a very talented mechanic and loved to tinker with old cars and equipment. He was known as "Mr. Fixit" by his family. An avid reader, Bob also enjoyed a good political debate with those that dared to differ from his conservative views. Bob is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty J. Hamilton at home, his children, Robert (Cindy) Hamilton Jr. of Pine City, NY, Kathy (Doc) Brutsman of Rathbone, NY, Deanna Davis of Hornell, NY, Jeffrey A. (Kimberly) Hamilton of Louisville, KY, Faith Hamilton Mills of Hornell, NY and Matthew (Kimberly) Hamilton of Addison, NY, his grandchildren, Lori (Bill), Daniel, Robert III, Carissa, Autumn (Israel), Tia (Jason), Katelyn (Pat), Kiera (Cody), Kristen, Delvontay, Jesse, David, Kyle, April, Amber, Jerilyn, Tyler (Kimbria), McKenzie, Rachelle, Clayton, Sha'lyah, Hayden, Quin, Graham, Andrew, Mitchell, Kayla and Trevor, great grandchildren, Destinie, Payton, Chelsea, Maci, Danika, Alexandrya, Angelyna, David, Malikie, Camden, Cooper, Gavin, Emiliana, Ariah, Colby and three that will arrive soon. Also surviving are Bob's siblings, Hazel Sutton of Campbell, Ray (Darlene) Hamilton of Washington, Frank (Diane) Hamilton of New Hampshire and Bill Hamilton of Vermont, along with many nieces and nephews. His granddaughter, Julianna and his sisters, Winifred, Mildred, Eleanor and Irene preceded Bob in death. A funeral service will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Bath National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International or the Freedom Defense Fund www.freedomdefensefund.com.